★ 1 1. Arrogant Germany declared war on the United States first. The United States devoted itself to World War II, turning its powerful national machine into wartime orbit, and World War II also entered a new stage.
★ "Let Du Lide and his brave squadron take off. Bon voyage, God bless. " Halsey signaled the bumblebee.
It was a great gain to intercept a large number of received telegrams in the three-day futile pursuit of the Japanese fleet. It is not only that almost every warship of Yamamoto's joint fleet has gone to sea, but also the purpose of this large-scale operation has been exposed.
★ Shortly after that afternoon, except for three American planes, all other planes landed safely on the Lexington and Yorktown, and the US Navy won the first round of the Coral Sea Campaign:
1. The "footprint" of war and maritime forces
2. tit for tat! The United States bombed Tokyo
3. The indispensable "intelligence"
4. First meeting in Coral Sea
Chapter II Americans in the Pacific Ocean
U "Lexington" did not escape the sinking disaster in the end. Due to a fuel leak, the ship Lexington suddenly exploded, causing a fire. The fire spread rapidly and was out of control.
★1in April and May of 942, the mysterious telegrams frequently exchanged by the Japanese joint fleet caught the attention of Rover, and he began to command his own intelligence group to pay close attention.
★ This problem is just as Nimitz mentioned in his later memories: "At that time, the whole situation was very difficult, and our aircraft carrier needed to choose the timing extremely accurately."
★ "You gave the enemy a heavy blow. I fully believe that you have the courage, skill and ability to deal a greater blow to the enemy. I wish you success and good luck! " Nimitz made the remarks in a statement to the officers and men who are about to take part in the battle.
1. The first aircraft carrier that lost power-Lexington
2. The "conspiracy" that was discovered.
3. "Crisis Coming", the US operational plan
4. "Let's go! American fleet ",midway ambush.
Chapter III Battle of Midway
Many people call him a gambler. The attack on Pearl Harbor in Oahu was a gamble he made. The success of the attack on Pearl Harbor not only made him famous, but also made him more convinced of his ability to plan a war.
★ May 27th happens to be the Japanese Navy Day. The expedition of the Japanese fleet was full of festive atmosphere, which was in sharp contrast with the strict secrecy when it attacked Pearl Harbor more than five months ago.
The weather began to get worse, and Isoroku Yamamoto's troops were caught in a storm. The waves pounded the decks of cruisers and destroyers. This made Yamamoto feel very uneasy, and he eagerly waited for the news of Hawaii's pre-war aerial reconnaissance.
★ On the water surface of 24Il nautical miles northwest of Midway Island, Nanyun Zhong Yi's troops finally arrived at the moment of attack. At this moment, it is a murderous scene here.
1. "Decisive Battle"-another "gambling game" in Isoroku Yamamoto
The Japanese fleet sailed for America.
3. Unknown omen, Japanese actions
The battle has started, and the target is midway island.
Chapter IV Fierce Maritime Fighting
The full preparation of American troops and the early discovery of Japanese attack fleet greatly reduced the effect of Japanese air strikes, so the Japanese air strikes on Midway Island did not achieve the intended goal. Tomoyo's fleet drifted away in the rainbow sky reflected by sunlight.
★ Major-General Fletcher sent a telegram to Major-General spruance on the "Enterprise" aircraft carrier, ordering 16 task force to launch air strikes on the enemy fleet first, followed by 17 task force formation.
★ Within a few seconds, the raging fire rose from the engine room and spread around, engulfing the plane on the flight deck. The steering gear at the stern also failed. This large aircraft carrier, which was majestic a few minutes ago, is now bumping on the sea in despair, throwing the burning plane from the deck to the boiling sea.
According to the pilot's report, Major General Yamaguchi concluded that the aircraft carrier was hit by at least two 250kg bombs, and the serious injury was fatal. Little did the Japanese know that the Yorktown was sailing at a speed of 19 knots.
1. At the climax of air combat, the Japanese army needed a "second wave attack"
2. take off! The counterattack of the American army
3. Deadly attacks, disasters of "Chicheng" and "Kaga"
4. The sinking of the "Black Dragon" aircraft carrier and the Japanese revenge.
Chapter V The End of the Battle
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